Chicago Cubs visit Atlanta Braves in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The Chicago Cubs pay a visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, hoping to shut down the Braves bats in baseball betting action at SunTrust Park.

Atlanta sends R.A. Dickey out against Mike Montgomery for the Chicago Cubs in this game. Dickey is 6-5 with a 4.00 ERA on the season, while Montgomery is 1-6 on the year and has a 3.65 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of 120 for the Atlanta Braves in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 10 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.7-3.0 victory for the Cubs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Atlanta Braves sport a record of 45-47 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 48-45 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Chicago injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Atlanta Braves rated this week at No. 21 and the Chicago Cubs sitting at No. 17.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 17-ranked scoring average of 4.65 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs offense rated No. 16 and scoring 4.68 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 9.1 hits per game to date this season, more than the Cubs hitters have managed (8.24 per nine innings).

Chicago brings the No. 12-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Braves's No. 25-ranked defense.